Nikon D50 vs Fujifilm X-T1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD50X-T1
      Successor ModelNikon D40X Fujifilm X-T2
      MSRP$1299.95 / £1049.99 / €1199 (body only), $1699.95 / £1399.99 / €1599 (with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 OIS lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS X-TRANS II
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.6 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      ProcessorEXR Processor II
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004896 x 3264
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicLarge, Medium, Small
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance
      Focus Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
      Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points49
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Lens MountNikon FFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD (RGBW)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x1.16x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.77x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.6 to +0.5-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronicFocal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferApprox. 8.0 fps (JPEG: max. approx. 47 frames)
      Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG: up to the capacity of the card)
      Flash Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      Forced Flash
      Slow Synchro
      Suppressed Flash
      Rear-curtain Synchro
      Commander
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1008.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock providedHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      DxO Low Light ISO560
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score55
      Video Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 RR-90 remote release (not included)
      Environmental Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Dimensions133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99")129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.37 x 7.953 x 5.748"
      Package Weight3.6 lb4.2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Battery PackEN-EL3NP-W126
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 10sec. / 2sec. Delay
      Orientation Sensor


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